Welcome to Student Life Social Interest Groups

Connect. Engage. Belong. 

Social Interest Groups (SIG) are a vibrant part of our Student Life community, offering staff the opportunity to build meaningful connections through shared interests and activities. Join an established group or start a new one!

What are Social Interest Groups?    

Social Interest Groups are centered around shared hobbies and passions. These groups are designed to: 

  • Foster a sense of belonging
  • Strengthen community bonds
  • Enhance employee engagement
  • Add fun and enrichment to your work life

Community standards   

All group members are expected to uphold our division’s workplace policies and community standards. Let’s build a culture of respect, inclusion and fun—together. 

If you have questions about Social Interest Groups, please contact meagan.combs@colorado.edu.

How it works

Starting a group
  • Review and understand the Group Leader Expectations.
  • Complete the Group Formation Form to propose a new group.
  • You will be notified by the Events and Recognition Committee (ERC) if the group is approved.
  • Once the new group is approved, complete the SIG About Us Form that will provide the information that will be included in the group’s webpage.
  • Not ready to lead? No problem! We’ll help find a leader through our engagement platform. 
Funding for group operations

Approved groups can apply for up to $250 per fiscal year in funding for things like snacks, swag or supplies. If you are interested in receiving funding for your group operations:

Group leader expectations

To ensure a vibrant and sustainable community, group leaders are asked to: 

  • Host at least one social event per month.
  • Respond promptly to new member inquiries.
  • Participate in quarterly check-ins with the ERC.
  • Keep group webpages and communications up to date.

Social Interest Groups

CU Boulder Walk and Run Club

The CU Boulder Walk and Run Club is a twice-weekly running and walking group for staff in the Division of Student Life. It’s designed to promote staff well-being, facilitate connections within the division and support a healthy work-life balance.   

Learn more about the CU Boulder Walk and Run Club

Buffs and Books

Buffs & Books is a monthly book club centered on romantasy - a genre that blends elements of romance and fantasy. Open to readers of all levels, this club offers a welcoming space to explore popular and emerging romantasy titles. Whether you're a long-time fan of the genre or just curious to see what it's all about, we invite you to join us. Meetings will be held once a month, with books selected collaboratively by the group.

We will be discussing Anathema by Keri Lake:
Nov. 11 | 12-1 p.m. | C4C S435

We will be discussing Masquerade by O.O. Sangoyomi:
Dec. 16 | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual

We will be discussing Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa:
Jan. TBD | 12-1 p.m. | TBD

Please contact Kara (kara.stewart@colorado.edu) if you are interested in participating.